Made by pure hands

08/01/2026

The first week back is always hard, and then there’s January!
If this week has felt like a lot, get the diffuser going and settle in with this Self-Compassion Meditation by for the Made by Pure Hands Wind Down Zone.
Be kind to yourself. We’re still wintering. 🤍

05/01/2026

Twelfth Night is here, and for many today marks the first day back into our usual routine.
It’s still deep winter though.

Freezing temperatures, dark mornings, and some of us have already experienced the first flurry of snow ❄️

School doesn’t return for everyone until tomorrow, and life is still finding its rhythm again.

I’ve already had my first day back at RESET on Saturday, helping my clients prepare mentally and ease their bodies into the first week back.

So if today feels slow or a little heavy, that’s okay.
This is a week for gentle starts, keeping warm, staying hydrated, and not asking too much of yourself.

Winter isn’t a season to rush.
Let this week be about settling, not striving 🤍

02/01/2026

One thing I’ve learned over 11 years of working with clients and my own personal self-care journey is this:
✨️ It’s rarely the big changes that create the biggest shifts.

So for 2026, I’m intentionally focusing on the simple things.
The everyday habits we overlook.
The small adjustments that support the body quietly and consistently.
The foundations that help us feel more resilient, especially through winter.

Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing the same gentle reminders I offer my clients, encouraging you to fix the simple things first, before reaching for supplements, quick fixes or doing more.

Because when we support the basics - warmth, rest, hydration, breath, nervous system care, everything else has a better chance of supporting us too.

Simple doesn’t mean insignificant.
Often, it’s where real change begins 🤍

31/12/2025

What can I say about 2025?

It was a year of hope.

It wasn’t everything I imagined it would be, but when I let go and surrendered, unexpected and beautiful things unfolded. ✨️

Throughout this journey, my resilience muscle was stretched and strengthened in ways I couldn’t have planned, and that’s the energy I’m carrying into 2026.

And honestly? Vanessa 5-O is shaping up to be my favourite decade yet. 😉

27/12/2025

And here we are in that Twixmas space.
Christmas very much still here, but with quieter days, more nibbling, and not quite as much movement. 😆

This is the time I notice stiffness creeping in, so I’m keeping things simple: gentle movement, hydration, and massage. My own massage is already booked because I know how much it helps with my stiffness, muscle tension, and circulation.

If you’re feeling the same, I’ll be back at RESET, Peckham Levels on Saturday 3rd January, offering massage sessions to gently support your body through winter.

✨ January appointments are now open
✨ Limited availability
👉 Book in -Link in the Profile or click here
https://made-by-pure-hands.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings

27/12/2025

It's Twixmas where we all start to feel a bit still, from too much couch/bed time. 😆

This is one of my favourite Yoga with Bird videos, for days when I need a gentle routine to get the body moving.

This all in one miracle yoga is sequenced to offer you a full body stretch morning or night.Doing this as a morning yoga routine can help you release the nig...

23/12/2025

Just a quick message before my next appointment comes.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. 2025 you have been a tough nut, but I am thanking for all the blessings.

Sending love and solidarity to all my Small Business Peeps. The light is coming. 🕯🕯🕯

22/12/2025

It’s a brand new week, and with Christmas just three days away, it feels like that familiar in-between space. Wanting to pause and enjoy the festive season, whilst still knowing there are things to do.

Like getting prepped for my last massage appointments of the year.

So as I drag my towels to and from , I’m reminded that the shortest day is now behind us. The light is slowly returning, even if the darker mornings and evenings still feel close for now.

And in these uncertain times, I’m not entirely sure what 2026 holds. But one thing I do know is that I’ll need to stay grounded in my practices. I have a feeling strength-building will be part of that journey… a bit more than lugging heavy towels up and down Bellenden Road. 😉

17/12/2025

There were a lot of tense shoulders in clinic yesterday, including mine 😆

So this is your reminder that this close to Christmas, many of us are holding more than we realise.

If your shoulders have crept up towards your ears, pause for a moment.

Take a slow breath in… and a longer one out.
Even a moment of release can make a difference. 💕

16/12/2025

Gift vouchers… do you buy them?
Last December, I discovered that 25% of people subscribed to my massage newsletter first found me through a gift voucher.

For a long time, I assumed most of those would have been Christmas gifts. I used to sell a fair amount at this time of year… but things have changed.
These days, birthdays are the biggest gifting reason, followed by Christmas, then gifts for new mums and leaving or thank-you presents. It’s been really interesting to watch how and when people choose to gift wellbeing.

So, what tends to be the most gifted Made by Pure Hands products at Christmas?
✨ Rollerballs, especially those created to help a loved one de-stress, slow down and breathe a little easier. They’re thoughtful, practical, and easy to gift.

If you have someone in your life who really needs some time to switch off,
the Deluxe Gift Voucher is always a favourite.
It includes a choice of:
• a full-body or half-body massage
• a rollerball of their choice
• and bath salts to extend that sense of calm at home
The best part?
It’s beautifully simple to purchase.
Just head to my e-gift vouchers and let me take care of the rest.

Sometimes the most meaningful gifts aren’t things, they’re moments of care.

15/12/2025

It’s a brand new week.
And I’m acutely aware that with just 10 days to Christmas, for many of us it’s a jam-packed one.

As I prepare for a busy week ahead, I’m also leaning into the practice I often share: finding pockets of stillness within the chaos.

Not to escape it.
But to soften it.

Even a minute of pause can help your nervous system catch up.

Where might you find a small moment of stillness today? 🌿